G80
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: Intervention: Standing therapy in a prototype of a newly developed standing device with dynamic centre column (5 sessions of 30 minutes each in 5 consecutive days), in addition to standard th
Sponsors
Universität für Weiterbildung Krems
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
2 Years to 6 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - Neurological conditions, especially CP (GMFCS II to IV) - Height of 65-105 cm (as the standing trainer is recommended for this height) - Existing head control - Ability to stand with assistance - Written informed consent from the legal guardian or parents
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - Acute injuries or contraindications for standing - lack of head control - Lack of ability to stand - no consent - lack of compliance
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Children's walking ability and balance, measured by items from the Pediatric Berg Balance Scale (sitting unsupported, standing unsupported with feet together, standing on one leg) and the 10-metre walk test (with support from a therapist or walking aid), determined before the first and after the last intervention or standard treatment. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Motivation of the children, using a visual analogue scale (VAS), completed by the therapists at the end of the intervention period Usability of the standing device, using the ‘System Usability Scale’ questionnaire, completed by the therapists at the end of the intervention period | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactNadine Gallenbach
Universität für Weiterbildung Krems
Outcome results
None listed